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Genre Journal: Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS UNIMED
ISSN : 23015160     EISSN : 29861551     DOI : https://doi.org/10.24114/genre.v11i4
Genre Journal : is a journal of art creation and study managed by the English and Literature Program, faculty of Language and Art, State University of Medan. Genre is a quarterly publication primarily intended to publish articles, either research-based or conceptual, on language teaching and learning, language acquisition, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and pragmatics.
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IMPROVING THE STUDENTS’ WRITING NARRATIVE TEXT BY APPLYING COOPERATIVE INTEGRATED READING AND COMPOSITION TECHNIQUE Marhamah Melisda
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 3, No 1
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v3i1.1398

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Abstract This study concerrns with Improving the Students Writing Narrative Text by Applying Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition Technique.The objective was to investigate improvement of students’ writing narrative text by applying Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition Technique. This research was conducted by using action research method. The subject of the study was grade VIII students of MTS Al- Hasanah Medan totalling to 29 students. They were taught writing by cooperative integrated reading and composition technique. The instruments for collecting data were quantitative data and qualitative data (observation sheet, questionnaire sheet, and interview sheet). Based on the test score of quantitative data, students’ score kept improving in every evaluation. In the orientation test the mean was 43, 2, in the cycle I test the mean was 55, 6. In the cycle II test the mean was 67.2. The percentage of orientation test was 10, 34%, cycle I test was 24, 13% and cycle II test was 86, 20%. The finding of the research showed that applying Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition Technique significantly improved students’ writing. The qualitative data show that the students were more interested and motivated on writing through cooperative integrated reading and composition technique. It is suggested that teachers should apply cooperative integrated reading and composition technique as one of methods to improve students’ writing. Keywords: Classroom Action Research, writing, Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition Technique,narrative text.
DEVELOPING STUDENT’S ASSESSMENT OF WRITING RECOUNT TEXT BASED ON PROJECT ASSESSMENT FOR TENTH GRADE AT SMK NEGERI 2 BINJAI Nora Humairoh; Rahmad Husein; Fahri Haswani
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 9, No 1 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (177.231 KB) | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v9i1.19717

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The objective of the study is to develop project assessment for student’s writing assessment of recount text and to design the appropriate assessment for Computer Network Enginering students grade X at SMK Negeri 2 Binjai. It used qualitative research method to collect and analyze the teacher’s authentic assessment. The data of the study were taken from English teacher of Computer Network Engineering grade X at SMK Negeri 2 Binjai. The findings showed from the existing assessment analysis, interview analysis, and questionnaires analysis. The average of the project assessment is 4,6 and the percentage is 92% The result showed that the development of project assessment at SMK Negeri 2 Binjai is categorized in “Very Good”, category. It showed that the development of project assessment categorized “Very Good” due to some obstacle and supporting factors. Project assessment development already measured the all aspects of writing skill. Keywords: Project assessment, development, writing, Computer Network Engineering.
TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION OF NARRATIVE TEXT TO THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS Emi Br Bukit; Berlin Sibarani; Rika Rika
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 6, No 2 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (539.861 KB) | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v6i2.8508

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This study aims at describing how the teachers teach reading comprehension of narrative text to the tenth grade students in Sibolangit and revealing the underlying reasons of why do they do that way. This study was conducted by using qualitative research design. The subject of this study were two english teachers who taught at tenth grade students of two SMA in Sibolangit they are : SMA Negeri  1 Sibolangit  and SMA RK Deli Murni Bandar Baru in academic year 2016/ 2017. The data were analyzed by using Miles and Huberman data analysis technique. The  technique of collecting the data was recorded from the classroom process in teaching reading comprehension of narrative text. The findings of the study show that most of teachers’ ways are not yet focusing on teaching reading comprehension but rather focusing teaching the knowledge of genre. The underlying reason of the teachers’ ways in teaching reading comprehension did not facilitate reading comprehension. It was due to the misperception of the concept of teaching reading comprehension.  Keywords : Teaching,Reading Comprehension,Narrative Text.
DEVELOPING ENGLISH WRITING MATERIALS OF DESCRIPTIVE TEXT BASED ON SCIENTIFIC APPROACH FOR GRADE X MULTIMEDIA STUDENTS AT SMKN 1 DOLOK MASIHUL Siti Laila Barkah; Isli Iriani Indiah Pane
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 10, No 3 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (665.372 KB) | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v10i3.36085

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The aim of this study was to develop writing materials of descriptive text assupporting learning for grade X multimedia students at SMKN 1 Dolok Masihul. Theresearch was conducted by using Research and Development which is adapted fromBorg, Gall and Gall (2003). The data was taken from the observation, questionnaires,and interview. The materials were validated by an English lecture and an Englishteacher by using validation sheets which is adapted from BSNP. The data werecollected by using descriptive analysis. The result of this study shows that: (1) theexisting materials do not support the students study program because the topics of thematerials are still general, (2) relevant writing materials are needed by students invocational school especially in multimedia study program. The materials are designedby using Scientific Approach, (3) the developed writing materials by using ScientificApproach has been validated with the score 3.60 from the first expert and 3.53 fromthe second expert which is in the range of 3.50 < ̅≤ 4.00. The writing descriptivetext materials have been developed in accordance to the students’ need by usingScientific Approach.
TEACHER’S STRATEGIES IN TEACHING WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT SNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Sintha Veronika Sianturi; Masitowarni Siregar; Johannes Jefria Gultom
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 7, No 1 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (442.755 KB) | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v7i1.12421

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This research aimed to describe the teacher’s strategies in teaching writing descriptive text and to describe the problems faced by the teacher. It was a descriptive qualitative research design. The subject of this research was one English teacher of SMA Swasta RK Serdang Murni Lubuk Pakam. The data of this research were the teacher’s language and the activities in teaching writing descriptive. The results showed that the teacher applied seven strategies they were (1) modify comprehensible input, (2) make lesson visual, (3) link new information, (4) determine key concepts, (5) modify vocabulary instruction, (6) use cooperative learning strategies, and (7) modify testing. And the problems faced by the teacher were the lack of students’ vocabularies and the participation in group work.Keywords: Teaching Writing, Teacher’s Strategies, Descriptive Text.
TEACHERS’ ROLES IN ENGLISH CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AT THE EIGHTH GRADE OF SMP NEGERI 4 TANJUNGPINANG Firstanada Jenni Yulieta Siagian; Bahagia Saragih
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 11, No 4 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (538.177 KB) | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v11i4.41758

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This research dealt with teachers' roles used by English teachers in English classroom management. This study aimed to investigate the types of teachers' roles were used by the English teachers and to analyze the reasons why teachers applied their roles in the way they did in English Classroom management at the eighth grade of SMP Negeri 4 Tanjungpinang. A descriptive qualitative design was used in this study. The data in this study were collected by using field notes, video recording, and unstructured interviews with teachers. The data were analyzed by data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions. The findings of this study showed that the two teachers who taught in the eighth grade of SMP Negeri 4 Tanjungpinang applied these eight roles to manage the classroom during teaching and learning. But there are differences between the roles performed by them when the teaching and learning process takes place in the classroom. The first teacher (W) applied the seven teacher’ roles as controller, organizer, assessor, participant, resource person, tutor, and observer. The second teacher (R) applied seven teacher’ roles as controller, organizer, assessor, and prompter, resource person, tutor, and observer. The reason why the both of English teachers in the eighth grade at SMP Negeri 4 Tanjungpinang applied their roles as they did. Because of 1) teachers’ formative, 2) teachers’ training experience, and 3) teachers’ personal attributes.
DEVELOPING THE WRITING PARAGRAPH THROUGH QUICKWRITING FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AT SMP SWASTA PAHLAWAN NASIONAL Natasya Lia Aldilla Sitorus Pane; Sumarsih Sumarsih; Tiarnita Maria Sarjani Br. Siregar
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 7, No 3 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (267.674 KB) | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v7i3.12446

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This study deals with developing the writing paragraph through quickwriting for junior high school at smp swasta pahlawan nasional. The objectives of this study were to find out to improve the students’ ability in writing paragraph of grade VIII students by using quickwriting strategy. Data data of the research was taken from the secondary grade of Junior High School Students at SMP Swasta Pahlawan Nasional Medan, which is taken from one class, contain 33 student. The data in this research collected by using interview and questionnaire. The interview and questionnaire will be given to collect the students’ need, problem and interesting in learning English, particularly in writing and using quick writing in teaching and learning.  In the teaching-learning process the teacher should prepare before conducting the lesson. The first is classroom procedures in teaching-learning process. Classroom procedures used by English teacher are opening, quickwriting, main activities (exploration-elaboration-confirmation), closing. There are some problems faced in the teaching-learning process. The problems faced are problem in developing idea, organizing idea, difficulties in vocabulary, tenses, and grammar, different capability of the students, and limited time. The consequently, the teacher should give solutions to cope the problems faced in teaching-learning process. So, the teacher should be creative to minimize the problem faced in teaching-learning process in order to make the students enjoy with the materials and develop student’s ability. Keywords : writing paragraph, quickwriting
The Effect of Applying POSSE (Predict- Organize-Search-Summarize-Evaluate) on the Students’ Reading Comprehension Eka Rejeki Maha; Berlin Sibarani
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 2, No 1 (2013)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v2i1.725

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This study was aimed at finding out The Effect of Applying POSSE (Predict-Organize-Search-Summarize-Evaluate) Strategy on the Students’ Reading Comprehension. This study used the experimental design. The population of this study was the students of SMA Negeri 2 Medan. There were sixty students taken as the sample of the research. This study was conducted with two randomized groups namely experimental and control group. The experimental group was taught by applying POSSE strategy while control group was taught without applying POSSE strategy. The instrument of collecting the data was multiple choice test which consists of 40 items. To obtain the reliability of the test, the researcher used Kuder-Richardson (KR-21). The calculation shows the reliability was 0.81(high). The data were analyzed by using t-test. The calculation shows that t-observed (4.76) is higher than t-table (2.00) at the level of significance (α) 0.05 with the degree of freedom (df) 58. Therefore, the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected and alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. It means that there was a significant effect of applying POSSE strategy on the students’ reading comprehension. Keywords: POSSE Strategy, Reading Comprehension.
AN ANALYSIS OF LEVEL QUESTIONS IN READING EXERCISES OF STUDENTS ENGLISH TEXTBOOK GRADE X BASED ON REVISED BLOOM’S TAXONOMY Rizky Adryati; Masitowarni Siregar; Nora Ronita Dewi
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 8, No 4 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (571.537 KB) | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v8i4.19706

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The objective of this research was to analyze the level of questions in reading exercises of students English Textbook grade X based on Revision Bloom’s Taxonomy. This study would be a descriptive study, which analyze the reading exercises in English for Senior High School Grade X textbook published by Masmedia in 2017 based on the cognitive domain of Bloom’s Taxonomy. The dominant design of this research would be Qualitative method. The data would be collected by using checklist. For collecting data there are four steps, selecting, classifying, coding and the last, the result of the checklist show the percentage of reading question which are referring to the cognitive domain. The findings of this research was the questions in the textbook did not cover all of the cognitive levels which consist of remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating and creating. There was no question belong to creating. Cognitive levels found in the textbook were as follows: remembering got 75 questions out of 115 questions or 65,21%. Understanding level question obtained 14 questions out of 115 questions or 12,17%. Applying level obtained 1 items out of 115 questions or 0.86%. Analyzing level obtained 21 questions out of 115 questions or 18,26%. Evaluating level obtained 2 items out of 115 questions or 1,7% and there was 2 questions belong to creating level out of 115 questions that put elements together to form a coherent or functional whole; reorganize elements into a new pattern or structure. Key words: Revision Bloom’s Taxonomy, Reading Exercises, English Textbook
POLITENESS STRATEGIES USED BY AN ENGLISH TEACHER IN THE CLASSROOM AT MTS SWASTA AL-JIHAD MEDAN Jumita Sari; Rahmad Husein; Syamsul Bahri
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 6, No 1 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (255.095 KB) | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v6i1.8499

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This study aimed at investigating types of politeness strategies used by an English teacher in the classroom, and to describe the reasons politeness strategies realized by English teacher in the classroom. This study was conducted by applying descriptive qualitative research. The source of the data was an English teacher of class VIII in MTs Swasta Al-Jihad Medan. The researcher used random sampling technique. The instruments of this study were interview and video recording. The data were analyzed using data descriptive. The findings of the result were that: (1) There were three of politeness strategies, namely: Bald on Record (38.1%), Positive Politeness (33.33%), and Negative Politeness (28.57%) and Off Record (0%). (2) Bald on Record was realized because it made close relationship between teacher and students, Positive Politeness was realized because to give respect to the students during teaching learning process, Negative Politeness was realized to maintain closer friend among them, and Off Record never realized by English teacher during teaching learning process. Keywords: Politeness, Politeness Strategies, and Roles of Teacher.